CLIMATE CHANGE EPA S ROLE IN PRESIDENT OBAMA S ACTION PLAN
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1 CLIMATE CHANGE EPA S ROLE IN PRESIDENT OBAMA S ACTION PLAN Carol Kemker, Acting Director Air, Pesticides, and Toxics Management Division U.S. EPA Region 4
2 PRESIDENT OBAMA S PLAN Calls on the federal government to work together with states, cities, industries, consumers and the international community to address one of the greatest challenges of our time Reinforces the federal commitment to: Cutting harmful pollution Protecting our country from the impacts of climate change Leading an international effort to address a changing climate 2
3 EPA ACTION UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA S PLAN Reducing carbon pollution from power plants Building a 21 st century transportation sector Cutting energy waste in homes, businesses, and factories Reducing methane and HFCs Preparing the U.S. for the impacts of climate change Leading international efforts to address global climate change 3
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5 Progress REDUCING CARBON POLLUTION FROM POWER PLANTS Renewable energy accounts for about half of all new generation capacity installed in states have renewable energy targets in place, and more than 20 have set GHG reduction targets Continuing the momentum for the future EPA will work closely with states, industry, and other stakeholders to establish carbon pollution standards for both new and existing power plants 5
6 CARBON POLLUTION STANDARDS NEW POWER PLANTS Carbon pollution standards for new power plants New proposal by September 20, 2013 currently under interagency review Informed by the more than 2.5 million comments received on the April 2012 proposal Will reflect recent developments and trends in the power sector Will follow the agency s open and transparent review process, including public comment and hearings 6
7 CARBON POLLUTION STANDARDS EXISTING POWER PLANTS Carbon pollution standards for existing power plants Will engage in a collaborative dialogue with stakeholders and leverage state leadership to develop a path forward Will build on the series of listening sessions the agency held in 2011 Will follow its normal, open and transparent regulatory process to develop standards for existing power plants Proposal: June 2014 Final: June 2015 State 111(d) Plans: June
8 CARBON POLLUTION STANDARDS STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH In the coming weeks, EPA will engage in a collaborative dialogue with stakeholders to discuss the path forward This process will: leverage state s leadership and experience engage a wide range of stakeholders including leaders in the power sector, labor leaders, non-governmental organizations, tribal officials, other stakeholders, and members of the public 8
9 BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY TRANSPORTATION SECTOR Progress Issued vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years , requiring an average performance equivalent of 54.5 mpg in 2025 Combined savings for consumers of more than $1.7 trillion in fuel costs Cuts 6 billion metric tons of CO2 over lifetimes of vehicles sold In 2011, issued GHG standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks for model years Reduces about 250 million metric tons of GHGs Provides $41 billion in net benefits over the lifetimes of model year trucks 9
10 BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY TRANSPORTATION SECTOR Continuing the momentum for the future In partnership with industry leaders and other stakeholders, EPA and DOT will issue GHG and fuel efficiency standards for post-2018 trucks Continued support for renewable fuels standard Continued support for public/private partnerships such as SmartWay 10
11 CUTTING ENERGY WASTE IN HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND FACTORIES Progress More than 25 states have set energy efficiency targets 18,000 partners and individuals across the country have tapped the value of ENERGY STAR over 20 years Preventing more than 1.8 billion metric tons of GHGs Saving more than $230 billion on utility bills In 2012 alone, consumers and businesses reduced their utility bills by $24 billion, due to investments in energyefficient technologies and practices 11
12 CUTTING ENERGY WASTE IN HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND FACTORIES Continuing the momentum for the future ENERGY STAR will: Continue to boost ENERGY STAR performance levels for appliances and products Provide information to homeowners to improve energy efficiency Support interagency efforts to increase efficiency of multifamily housing Promote EPA s Portfolio Manager Tool and develop and deliver other tools and support Encourage combined heat and power (CHP) 12
13 REDUCING METHANE AND HFCs Progress Methane: Since 1990, the US has decreased methane emissions by 8 percent due in part to partnerships with industry both at home and abroad HFCs: EPA has created a powerful incentive in the fuel economy standards to encourage automakers to reduce HFC leaks and adopt safer alternatives in motor vehicle air-conditioning 13
14 REDUCING METHANE AND GHGs Methane Global warming potential more than 20 times greater than CO2 Short-lived climate pollutant Represents 9 percent of the nation s GHG emissions Major sources include: oil and gas, enteric fermentation, landfills, coal mining, agriculture, etc. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) HFCs are potent greenhouse gases By 2030, U.S. emissions of HFCs are expected to triple compared to 2005 Increasing rapidly due to phaseout of ozone depleting substances and increased use of air-conditioning especially in developing economies 14
15 REDUCING METHANE AND HFCs Continuing the momentum for the future Methane Interagency methane strategy Look for opportunities to reduce methane from key sectors to reduce emissions, enhance economic productivity, and improve public health HFCs Address HFCs through domestic action Continue international diplomacy 15
16 PREPARING THE U.S. FOR THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Progress In 2013, federal agencies released Climate Change Adaptation plans for the first time Continuing the momentum for the future Assessing climate change impacts in the United States and tracking observed changes Climate Data Initiative Leveraging existing climate-related data efforts, including EPA s GHG Reporting Program Building stronger and safer communities and infrastructure Support climate-resilient investment Provide tools for climate resilience 16
17 LEADING INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Progress Copenhagen Accord Continuing the momentum for the future Expand bilateral cooperation Combat Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Climate and Clean Air Coalition Arctic Council Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Global Methane Initiative (GMI) Partner to implement ENERGY STAR internationally 17
18 Other EPA Efforts Tier 3 Standards The proposed Tier 3 program is a comprehensive approach, considering the vehicle and its fuel as an integrated system, aimed at addressing the impacts of motor vehicles on air quality and public health Sets new vehicle emissions standards and lower the sulfur content of gasoline beginning in 2017 Reduce both tailpipe and evaporative emissions from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles, and some heavy-duty vehicles Proposed gasoline sulfur standard would enable more stringent vehicle emissions standards and would make emissions control systems more effective 18
19 Other EPA Efforts Tier 3 Standards Costs/Benefits Tier 3 is among the most highly cost-effective air quality control measures available. The program would cost about a penny per gallon of gasoline, and about $130 per vehicle. The annual cost of the overall program in 2030 would be approximately $3.4 billion; however, EPA estimates that in 2030, the annual monetized health benefits of the proposed Tier 3 standards would be between $8 and $23 billion. By 2030, the Tier 3 standards would annually prevent: Between 820 and 2,400 premature deaths 3,200 hospital admissions and asthma-related emergency room visits 22,000 asthma exacerbations 23,000 upper and lower respiratory symptoms in children 1.8 million lost school days, work days and minor-restricted activities 19
20 Other EPA Efforts Mercury Air Toxic Standard On December 16, 2011, EPA announced final standards to limit mercury, acid gases and other toxic pollution from new and existing electric generating units >25 MW -- approximately 1,400 coal- and oil-fired units at about 600 power plants nationwide prevent 90 percent of the mercury in coal burned in power plants from being emitted to the air and reduces acid gases and other air pollutants Existing sources generally will have up to 4 years if they need it to comply with MATS EPA also providing a pathway for reliability critical units to obtain a schedule with up to an additional year to achieve compliance On May 17, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a policy statement outlining how it will advise EPA on requests for extra time for electric generators to comply with the new mercury and air toxics standards rule 20
21 Other EPA Efforts Mercury Air Toxic Standard Estimated Benefits The annual estimated costs of this final rule are $9.6 billion. The value of the improvements to health alone total $37 billion to $90 billion each year. This means that for every dollar spent to reduce this pollution, we will get $3-$9 in health benefits. Each year the rule is fully implemented, the rule will prevent serious health effects, including: 4,200 11,000 premature deaths 4,700 heart attacks 130,000 asthma attacks 540,000 missed work or sick days Avoiding sick days saves companies and families money. It is particularly important for the millions of Americans whose jobs do not provide paid sick leave and who risk losing their jobs if they miss work too often The rule is also projected to annually prevent 5,700 hospital admissions and emergency room visits; 2,800 cases of chronic bronchitis; and 3.2 million days when people must restrict their activities each year 21
22 Thank You Carol Kemker U.S. EPA Region 4 Kemker.carol@epa.gov
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